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City of Durham Closed for JuneteenthThe City of Durham will observe the upcoming Juneteenth holiday on Monday, June 20, 2022. Most City offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency City operations, will be closed to the public.
Applicant-Sponsored Neighborhood Meeting 602 N Hoover Road Zoning Map Change – June 3, 2022 Pinam Development is conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on Friday, June 3, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the potential rezoning of property located at 602 N Hoover Road, and having Durham County Parcel ID Number 161113. The property is currently zoned Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20). The owner is petitioning to rezone the property Industrial light (IL) to facilitate development. How to Participate in the June 3, 2022, Neighborhood Meeting: Register for the meeting here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85726484700?pwd=oh1zfuA_yNr9P47q1HBco1XpyQbpvx.1 MeeJng ID: 857 2648 4700 Passcode: 078760 To participate via phone: Call: +3017158592 MeeJng ID: 857 2648 4700 Passcode: 078760 For technical support, call or email Cristian Santiago at 919-908-8774 ext. 706 or [email protected]. You may also email Pinam Development at [email protected] .
Angier & Cortez Zoning Map Change – June 7, 2022 Patrick Byker of Morningstar Law Group, and on behalf of their client, is conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the potential rezoning of property located at the intersection of Angier Avenue and Cortez Drive, and having Durham County Parcel ID Number(s) 158256;158264; 158257; 158265; 158258; 158266; 158259; 158261; 158263; & 214894. The property is currently zoned Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20). The developer is petitioning to rezone the property to Planned Development Residential (PDR) to facilitate the construction of a residential townhouse community. How to Participate in the June 7, 2022, Neighborhood Meeting: Register for the meeting here: https://morningstarlaw.group/06072022mtg2 To participate via phone: Call: +312.626.6799 Meeting ID: 869 0094 0143 Passcode: 208494 If you have difficulty connecting or have technical difficulties during the meeting, you can email [email protected] or call 919-590-0366. You are encouraged to join the meeting via your computer or smartphone so that you will have access to Zoom Webinar’s interactive features including Raise Hand and Chat.
Copper Leaf Parkway and Highway 70 Zoning Map Change – June 7, 2022 Nil Ghosh of Morningstar Law Group, and on behalf of their client, is conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the potential rezoning of property located at the intersection of Copper Leaf Parkway and Highway 70, and having Durham County Parcel ID Number(s) 164957, 199238, 203360, & 199244. The property is currently zoned Commercial General with a Development Plan (CG(D)). The owner is petitioning to rezone the property to Commercial Neighborhood with a Development Plan (CN(D)) to facilitate the construction of a mixed use residential and commercial community. How to Participate in the June 7, 2022, Neighborhood Meeting: Register for the meeting here: https://morningstarlaw.group/06072022mtg To participate via phone: Call: +312.626.6799 Meeting ID: 850 5469 6967 Passcode: 317622 If you have difficulty connecting or have technical difficulties during the meeting, you can email [email protected] or call 919-590-0366. You are encouraged to join the meeting via your computer or smartphone so that you will have access to Zoom Webinar’s interactive features including Raise Hand and Chat.
George King Road Zoning Map Change – June 8, 2022 Nil Ghosh of Morningstar Law Group, and on behalf of their client EPCON Communities, is conducting a second virtual neighborhood meeting on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the potential rezoning of property located west of George King Road at the end of Lancaster Drive, and having Durham County Parcel ID Number 140521. The existing case is Z2100039, Courtyards at George King. The property is currently zoned Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20). The developer is petitioning to rezone the property to Planned Development Residential 2.565 (PDR 2.565) to facilitate the construction of up to 99 single-family and townhouse residential units. How to Participate in the June 8, 2022, Neighborhood Meeting: Register for the meeting here: https://morningstarlaw.group/06082022mtg To participate via phone: Call: +312.626.6799 Meeting ID: 830 7286 9298 Passcode: 995444 If you have difficulty connecting or have technical difficulties during the meeting, you can email [email protected] or call 919-590-0366. You are encouraged to join the meeting via your computer or smartphone so that you will have access to Zoom Webinar’s interactive features including Raise Hand and Chat.
8250 Fayetteville Road Zoning Map Change – June 9, 2022 Patrick Byker of behalf of Morningstar Law Group, and on behalf of their client, is conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on Thursday, June 9, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the potential rezoning of property located at 8250 Fayetteville Road, and having Durham County Parcel ID Number 150731. The property is currently zoned Residential Rural (RR). The owner is petitioning to rezone the property to Planned Development Residential (PDR) to facilitate the construction of multifamily residential units. How to Participate in the June 9, 2022, Neighborhood Meeting: Register for the meeting here: https://morningstarlaw.group/06092022mtg2 To participate via phone: Call: +312.626.6799 Meeting ID: 846 3039 1430 Passcode: 988777 If you have difficulty connecting or have technical difficulties during the meeting, you can email [email protected] or call 919-590-0366. You are encouraged to join the meeting via your computer or smartphone so that you will have access to Zoom Webinar’s interactive features including Raise Hand and Chat.
NC highway 54 and Dresden Drive Zoning Map Change – June 9, 2022 Nil Ghosh of Morningstar Law Group, and on behalf of their client, is conducting a virtual neighborhood meeting on Thursday, June 9, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the potential rezoning of property located at the northeast quadrant of the intersection of NC Highway 54 West and Dresden Drive, and having Durham County Parcel ID Number 135904. The property is currently zoned Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20). The owner is petitioning to rezone the property to Office and Institutional with a Text-Only Development Plan (OI(D)) to facilitate the construction of a small office complex. How to Participate in the June 9, 2022, Neighborhood Meeting: Register for the meeting here: https://morningstarlaw.group/06092022mtg To participate via phone: Call: +312.626.6799 Meeting ID: 811 7717 9605 Passcode: 885501 If you have difficulty connecting or have technical difficulties during the meeting, you can email [email protected] or call 919-590-0366. You are encouraged to join the meeting via your computer or smartphone so that you will have access to Zoom Webinar’s interactive features including Raise Hand and Chat.
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Durham’s New Comprehensive Plan UpdateDurham is working on a new Comprehensive Plan, a long-range vision for our community! The Comprehensive Plan decides what can be built where in Durham. Tell us what you think of the draft policies for the new Comprehensive Plan now through June 30! We want to hear from you! Engagement on the policy recommendations that will be part of the new Comprehensive Plan has begun. To make the Community Goals and Objectives of the Comprehensive Plan a reality in Durham, we have drafted policy recommendations on how to achieve them. These policies have been drafted by teams of staff and community members, including youth, over the last several months. Your input will inform changes to these policies before the drafts are finalized later this year.
Upcoming Engagement Opportunity! We invite you to attend an upcoming “Ask-a-Planner” session. “Ask-a-Planner” sessions are opportunities for virtual and in-person drop-in sessions where folks can ask questions of staff as part of their review of the draft policies. Dates, times and locations for the three remaining sessions are listed below: - Monday, June 13, 2022
In-Person Ask a Planner Time: 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Walltown Recreation Center, 1308 W Club Blvd No registration needed - Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Virtual Ask a Planner Time: 6:30 PM- 7:30 PM Zoom registration link
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Durham Boards and Commissions
Durham City CouncilMonday, June 6, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
The Durham City Council will hold in-person and virtual public hearings on June 6, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 1st Floor, 101 City Hall Plaza, to hear the following requests:
Annexation Petition - 509 Sherron Road (BDG2100001) is a request for a voluntary noncontiguous annexation for one parcel of land totaling 5.794 acres located at 509 Sherron Road.
Zoning Map Change - 509 Sherron Road (Z2100002) is a request to change the zoning from Residential Rural (RR), Residential Suburban – 20 (RS-20) within the Falls/Jordan Lake Watershed Protection District-B (F/J-B) Overlay to Planned Development Residential 6.904 (PDR 6.904) within the Falls/Jordan Lake Watershed Protection District-B (F/J-B) Overlay. A change in the Future Land Use Map from Low Density Residential to Low Medium Density Residential is associated with this request located at 509 Sherron Road.
- Highgate Commercial (Z2100024) is a request to change the zoning from Office and Institutional with a Development Plan (OI(D)) within the Falls/Jordan Lake Watershed Protection District-B (F/J-B) and Major Transportation Corridor (MTC) and Overlays to Commercial General with a Text-Only Development Plan (CG(D)) within the Falls/Jordan Lake Watershed Protection District-B (F/J-B) and Major Transportation Corridor (MTC) Overlays. A change in the Future Land Use Map from Office to Commercial is associated with this request located at 5588 Highgate Road.
Substantial changes to the proposed actions may be made following the public hearing for each case. For information about the cases, contact [email protected] or at 919-560-4137. Public Participation: Regular business meetings will take place in the City Council chambers and virtually via Zoom, unless otherwise noted on the City of Durham website. Virtual participation is encouraged. To participate using the Zoom virtual meeting platform, see the agenda for the Council session registration. Agendas are posted the Thursday prior to the public hearing. Please refer to the following web page for ways to participate: City Council Meetings & Work Sessions - Ways to Watch, Attend, Comment | Durham, NC (durhamnc.gov). Durham County Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a meeting on June 13, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., 2nd floor, Commissioners' Meeting Room, Durham County Administration I, 200 E. Main Street to hear the following requests:
Text Amendments - Omnibus 17 (TC2100006): This text amendment proposes technical revisions and minor policy changes to various provisions of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The amendments are identified as necessary corrections, clarifications, re-organization, or other minor changes to clarify the intent of the regulations or codify interpretations of regulations, or reflect minor policy changes, some of which are not solely technical in nature. Additionally, certain proposed changes are a result of recently adopted state legislation.
Substantial changes to the proposed actions may be made following the public hearing for each case. For information about the cases, contact [email protected] or at 919-560-4137. Residents who wish to participate in meetings are encouraged to continue using the virtual option due to social distancing guidelines still in place inside the Board Chambers, located in the Durham County Administration Building I, 200 E. Main St. While social distancing will be established with seat arrangements, in-person attendees are reminded of the benefits of masking while in indoor spaces populated by others. There is no sign-up sheet or request form to attend meetings, however, it is important to note that there are very limited seating options. The ability to attend the meeting will be based on first come/first serve. Seating priority will be given to County staff. A low-capacity overflow seating area is in the lobby on the second floor of Administration Building I. Individuals seated in the lobby can view the meeting on screens. Replays of the meeting are available on the Durham Television Network on Spectrum Channel 8, AT&T U-verse Channel 99, Google Fiber Channel 8, and Frontier Communications Channel 70. On-demand video may be watched once it is uploaded to the County's website. Historic Preservation CommissionTuesday, June 14, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Virtual Session The Durham Historic Preservation Commission will hold virtual public hearings on June 14, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. to consider the following: Certificates of Appropriateness- 101 West Markham Avenue (COA2200015) is a request for retroactive work, including window and door replacement and removal of trees and site wall; new work, including replacement of slate roof with asphalt shingles, reconstruction of front portico, and reconfiguration of side decks and stairs.
- 411 West Chapel Hill Street (COA2200022) is a request for the installation of first-floor perimeter safety canopy and adjacent sun canopy.
- 1710-1712 Fayetteville Street (COA2200026) is a request for the construction of new campus building on two district parcels.
- 1106 Alabama Avenue (COA2200027) is a request for the enclosure of side porch.
Substantial changes to the proposed actions may be made following the public hearing for each case. Email [email protected] or call (919) 560-4137. Public Participation: This meeting will be held online using the Zoom virtual meeting platform. If you plan to speak on a matter, you must register to speak by 3:00 p.m. on June 10, 2022, at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_plEBuoAfS4aY6UNVSl6LgQ. The meeting can also be accessed by calling 1-301-715-8592 (Webinar ID: 829 1216 5155). Standard calling charges may apply. The meeting will also be live-streamed on YouTube at http://YouTube.com/cityofdurhamnc. Instructions to participate in the virtual meeting or to watch it live are available at: https://durhamnc.gov/4062/Participate-in-a-Virtual-Public-Hearing. The Chair will recognize all persons wishing to speak and will allocate time to individual speakers based upon the number of persons to be heard. Durham Planning CommissionTuesday, June 14, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. Virtual Session The Durham City-County Planning Commission will hold a virtual public hearing on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. to hear the following:Zoning Map Change- Holder Broach/Wesley Downs (Z2100012) is a request to change the zoning from Residential Rural (RR) to Planned Development Residential 4.166 (PDR 4.166) located at 312, 325, 344, 401, 409, 415 and 417 Broach Road; 4420 Holder Road.
- Dearborn Drive Multifamily (Z2100021) is a request to change the zoning from Residential Urban-5 (RU-5) to Planned Residential Development- 19.401 (PDR 19.401). A Future Land Use Map change from Medium Density Residential to Medium-High Density Residential is proposed located at 3651, 3701, and 3709 Dearborn Drive.
- Wilkinson Estates (Z2100030) is a request to change the zoning from Residential Rural (RR) to Planned Development Residential 3.885 (PDR 3.885) located at 1604 Olive Branch Road.
- 637 and 641 Conover (Z2100034) is a request to change the zoning from Residential Rural (RR), Falls/Jordan District-B (F/J-B) to Residential Suburban-8 (RS-8), Falls/Jordan District-B (F/J-B). An associated Future Land Use Map change request from Low Density Residential to Low-Medium Density Residential is made with this proposal located at 637 Conover Road and 641 Conover Road.
- 812 N. Mangum Street (Z2100038) is a request to change the zoning from Commercial General (CG) to Commercial Infill with a Development Plan (CI(D)) located at 812 North Mangum Street.
The meeting will be held online using the Zoom virtual meeting platform. Register to speak at the hearing at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UB6800zATuaAuy_xntr0Cg (Webinar ID: 835 1582 7974 ) by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date or by calling 1-301-715-8592 at least 15 minutes before the meeting start time; instructions to participate in the virtual meeting or to watch it live are available at: https://durhamnc.gov/4062/Participate-in-a-Virtual-Public-Hearing.Substantial changes to the proposed action may be made following the public hearing for each case. For information about the cases, contact [email protected] or at 919.560.4137.Durham Board of AdjustmentTuesday, June 21, 2022, 8:30 a.m. In-person Session The Durham Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing June 21, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in the Committee Room, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 101 City Hall Plaza, to hear the following requests:
- B2000019 – City: A request for a minor special use permit to allow a hotel where the property line is 200 feet or less from a residential district or the property line of a single-family residential use. The property is located at 3114 Hillsborough Road, is zoned Office and Institutional (OI), and is within the Urban Development Tier.
- B2000022 – City: Appeal of an administrative decision to administer a Notice of Violation for improvements made to the Durham Green Flea Market without an approved site plan. The property is located at 1600 E. Pettigrew Street, is zoned Light Industrial (IL), and is within the Alston Avenue Com-pact Neighborhood Development Tier.
- B2200014 – City: A request for a variance from riparian buffer and no-build setback standards. The property is located at 1608 Gunter Street, is zoned Residential Urban – 5(2) (RU-5(2)), and is within the Urban Development Tier.
- B2200019 – City: A request for a variance from the infill development standards street yard requirements. The property is located at 524 and 526 Lakeland Street, is zoned Residential Urban – 5(2) (RU-5(2)), and is within the Urban Development Tier.
- B2200020 – City: A request for a variance from the infill development standards setback requirements. The property is located at 1203 N. Driver Street, is zoned Residential Urban – 5(2) (RU-5(2)), and is within the Urban Development Tier.
Public Participation: The meeting will be held in-person at Durham City Hall. The meeting will be live streamed for public viewing at the City's YouTube channel.
The Chair will recognize all persons wishing to speak and will allocate time to individual speakers based upon the number of persons to be heard. All persons wishing to speak will be required to swear or affirm their testimony.
Durham City CouncilTuesday, June 21, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
The Durham City Council will hold in-person and virtual public hearings on June 21, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 1st Floor, 101 City Hall Plaza, to hear the following requests:
Text Amendments - Omnibus 17 (TC2100006): This text amendment proposes technical revisions and minor policy changes to various provisions of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The amendments are identified as necessary corrections, clarifications, re-organization, or other minor changes to clarify the intent of the regulations or codify interpretations of regulations, or reflect minor policy changes, some of which are not solely technical in nature. Additionally, certain proposed changes are a result of recently adopted state legislation.
Zoning Map Changes- South Alston Avenue (Z2000019) is a request to change the zoning from Office and Institutional (OI) within the Major Transportation Corridor (MTC) Overlay to Planned Development Residential 15.371 (PDR 15.371) within the Major Transportation Corridor (MTC) Overlay. A change in the Future Land Use Map from Office and Recreation/Open Space to Medium-High Density Residential and Recreation/Open Space is associated with this request located at 4354 South Alston Avenue.
- Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital (Z2100004) is a request to change the zoning from Commercial Neighborhood (CN) and Residential Suburban – 10 (RS-10) to Commercial Neighborhood with a Development Plan (CN(D)). A future land use map amendment from Low Density Residential to Commercial is also associated with this request located at 608 Morreene Road.
- Wabash Parcels (Z2100006) is a request to change the zoning from Residential Urban-5 (RU-5) to Planned Development Residential 5.170 (PDR 5.170). A change in the Future Land Use Map from Medium Density Residential, Recreation / Open Space to Low Medium Density Residential, Recreation/Open Space is associated with this request 1521 and 1500 Wabash Street.
Street Closing - Partial Closing of Henderson Street (SC2100002) Request to permanently close a 157.05 linear-feet portion of Henderson Street extending north from its intersection with a public alley located between Henderson Street and E. Ramseur Street.
Substantial changes to the proposed actions may be made following the public hearing for each case. For information about the text amendment and zoning cases, contact [email protected] or at 919-560-4137. For information about the street closing, contact [email protected] or at 919-560-4137 x28234. Public Participation: Regular business meetings will take place in the City Council chambers and virtually via Zoom, unless otherwise noted on the City of Durham website. Virtual participation is encouraged. To participate using the Zoom virtual meeting platform, see the agenda for the Council session registration. Agendas are posted the Thursday prior to the public hearing. Please refer to the following web page for ways to participate: City Council Meetings & Work Sessions - Ways to Watch, Attend, Comment | Durham, NC (durhamnc.gov).
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Notice under the Language Access Plan Persons requiring language assistance to effectively participate in this event may contact the City-County Planning Department at (919) 560-4137 to request interpretation and/or translation services as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the event or deadline date.
Aviso bajo el Plan de Acceso al IdiomaPersonas que requieran asistencia lingüística para participar efectivamente en este evento pueden comuníquense con el Departamento de Planificación de la Cuidad y el Condado al (919) 560-4137. Para solicitar los servicios de interpretación y / o traducción tan pronto como sea posible pero no menos de 48 horas antes del evento o fecha límite.
Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Persons with disabilities may receive an auxiliary aid or service to effectively participate in city government activities by contacting the ADA Coordinator, voice (919) 560-4197, fax (919) 560-4196, or [email protected], as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the event or deadline date.
Aviso bajo la Ley sobre Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA, siglas en Ingles)Personas con discapacidades pueden recibir asistencia para participar efectivamente en actividades del gobierno de la ciudad al comuníquense con el Coordinador de ADA al (919) 560-4197, fax (919) 560-4196 o [email protected], tan pronto como sea posible pero no menos de 48 horas antes del evento o fecha límite.
How to Find More Information about Board and Commission Agendas: The City's Agenda Center web page has the latest agenda materials and minutes for all City-County Boards and Commissions. See also the Public Hearings and Notices page on the City Clerk's web site. - The Durham City Council agenda materials are available according to the City Clerk's schedule.
- The Durham County Board of County Commissioners agenda materials are available on the County Commissioners' web page.
- Text Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance can be found on the Pending Text Amendment web page.
- Agenda materials are available by the Friday before the meeting for the following (linked to their Agenda Center web page):
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